Kicker PCOCRE15 User manual

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PCOCRE15
Designed for 2015 and newer Chevrolet® Colorado and GMC® Canyon Crew Cab vehicles
(Not Compatible with Bose® system)
©2015 Stillwater Designs
PCOCRE15-A2-20160120
AmplifierAssembly
SubwooferHarness
SubwooferPowerHarness
AmplifierPowerHarness
M6BoltX2
7mmScrew
FuseX2
WireTieX6
FoamPadX3
AmplifierHarness
SubwooferAssembly

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1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Make sure supplied fuses are not installed in fuse holders and connect the subwoofer power
wire and the amplifier power wire to the stud pictured in figure 1. Torque to 4.7Nm (42in-lb)
3. Route the power harnesses toward the firewall and secure with supplied wire ties.
4. Make a small incision in the grommet on the driver side of the firewall and pass the power
harnesses into the cabin. Fig. 2
5. Install the white three pin power connector on the amplifier power harness. Close the retainer.
Fig. 3
Note: The terminals are keyed so that they only install one way. If the terminal doesn’t
want to slide completely into the connector, it may need to be rotated 180 degrees. It
does not matter which red wire goes in what position of the connector.
6. Install the black two pin power connector on the subwoofer power harness by first inserting the
terminal fully into the connector and then depressing the blue retainer. Fig. 4
Note: Make sure the blue retainer in the center of the connector is not depressed –it
should be flush with the front of the connector. If the retainer is depressed, the terminal
will not fully seat in the connector body. Make sure the terminal is installed into position
1 on the connector body. There should be a block-out plug installed in position 2 in
order to prevent the terminal from being installed into the wrong position on the
connector.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Insert
terminal
first
Then
depress
blue
retainer
Fig. 4
Insert terminals first.
Any wire can be in
any position.
Then
close
retainer

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Radio Removal
7. Pull loose the radio bezel. Fig. 5
8. Remove the four screws securing the radio display/HVAC control panel. Fig. 6
9. Pull loose radio display/HVAC control panel and disconnect wiring. Note: Be careful not to
allow metal retainers to scratch dash!
Multi-Channel Amplifier Installation
1. Pull loose the dash end trim panel on the passenger side of dash. Fig. 7
2. Pull loose the passenger side front kick/threshold trim panel. Fig. 8
3. Remove the five screws and one plastic retainer securing the passenger side lower cover panel
below the glove compartment. To remove the plastic retainer, pry the center portion out first.
Fig. 9
4. Remove the glove compartment hinge pins by sliding them out. Fig. 10
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9 Fig. 10

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5. Remove the glove compartment tension cable by sliding the hook toward the front of the glove
compartment. Remove the glove compartment from dash. Fig. 11
6. Temporarily disconnect the HVAC blower fan wiring to allow the amplifier to be installed. Fig. 12
7. Secure the multi-channel amplifier with the supplied M6 bolt –leave loose. Fig. 13
8. Install the supplied M6 clip nut onto the plastic tab indicated in Fig. 14
9. Install the supplied screw in the location
indicated in Fig. 15 and then tighten both M6
bolts.
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Fig. 15

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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Amplifier Harness Routing
10.Route the multi-channel amplifier harness from the radio opening to the amplifier in a way that
will not interfere with the glove compartment function or reinstallation of the radio display/HVAC
control panel.
11.Disconnect the green connector from the radio
module and connect it to the amplifier harness.
Connect the other multi-channel amplifier
harness green connector back into the radio
module.
12.Connect the two white multi-channel amplifier
connectors to the amplifier.
13.Ground the multi-channel amplifier harness to
the bolt securing the right side of the dash.
Fig. 16 Tighten to 19Nm (14ft-lb)
14.Connect the multi-channel amplifier harness
three-pin power connector to the three-pin power harness connector.
Subwoofer Harness routing
15.Remove the driver side front and rear threshold panel along the bottom of the door opening.
16.Remove the filler panel on each side of the rear seat frame trim panel. Fig. 17
17.Remove the eleven bolts and rubber bumpers securing the rear seat frame trim panel and
remove the trim panel from vehicle. Fig. 18
18.Connect the subwoofer harness two-pin power
connector to the power harness two-pin
connector.
19.Route the subwoofer input connector (two-pin
white) under the dash toward the passenger
side and connect it to the multi-channel
amplifier connector.
20.Ground the subwoofer harness to the bolt
securing the left side of the dash. Fig. 19
Tighten to 19Nm (14ft-lb) Fig. 19
Fig. 18

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21.Route the subwoofer harness along the driver
side door openings. Pull harness under carpet
and through hole near rear seat frame on the
driver side. Fig. 20
22.Make two ½inch long cuts in carpet directly
below the metal brace pictured in Fig. 21.
Only cut through the carpet layer, and not the
insulation. The cuts should be approximately
½inch apart.
23.Slide one of the supplied wire ties under the
loop of carpet created in the previous step and
secure the harness to the carpet loop. Fig.22
24.Connect the subwoofer harness to the subwoofer. After connection, secure connector to
retention bracket on the bottom of the subwoofer enclosure.
25.Push down firmly on the subwoofer to slide it under the rear seat frame. Make sure the
subwoofer bracket is fully installed over the nut insert in the rear seat frame. Install the supplied
foam pieces along the front of the subwoofer enclosure where indicated in Fig. 23
26.Reinstall the rear seat frame trim panel over the subwoofer enclosure and reinstall the bolts and
bumpers. It may be necessary to make slight adjustments to the subwoofer enclosure or rear
seat trim panel position to perfectly center the enclosure. Reinstallation of the two filler panels
on each side of the seat frame trim panel is possible, but not necessary. Fig. 24
27.Reinstall all previously removed parts in reverse order.
28.Install supplied fuses into fuse holders.
29.Reconnect negative battery cable. Tighten to 7.5Nm (66in-lb)
Fig. 20
Fig. 24
Fig. 23
Foampads
Fig. 21
Maketwo
cutsincarpet
approx.½
inchlongand
½inchapart
directly
belowmetal
brace!Cut
carpetonly,
not
insulation!
5inches
fromback
ofbar
Fig. 22

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Troubleshooting the Kicker Integrated Systems
If you experience a problem once the subwoofer or amplifier are installed use this guide to locate the trouble.
The radio is working, but the Subwoofer is not working:
xCheck the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
xCheck the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
xCheck the inline fuse located near the battery to make sure it is plugged in completely, and not blown.
xCheck the inline +12 volt power connector near the firewall to make sure it is plugged in securely.
xCheck the inline connectors near the subwoofer enclosure to make sure they are plugged securely.
xCheck the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
xCheck the audio input signal connection to make sure it is secure and connected to the proper wiring.
xTest with different music in case there is no low frequency audio in the initial sound check.
There is a problem with the multi-channel stereo amplifier:
xCheck the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
xCheck the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
xCheck the inline fuse located near the battery to see if it is plugged in completely and not blown.
xCheck the multi-pin connectors at the back of the radio and at the amplifier chassis to make sure they are
plugged all the way in.
xCheck the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No Subwoofer Output
Fuse not installed in inline fuse
holder on subwoofer and/or
amplifier power harness
Install fuse into fuse holder.
Refer to instructions for correct
placement
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery
Negative battery cable not
connected
Reconnect negative battery
cable
Power wire connector not
connected to body harness
Connect power wire to body
harness. Check for loose
connection
Ground wire not grounded properly Check ground wire with voltmeter
to insure it is a good ground
Balance and/or fader controls not
set to neutral position
Set balance and fader control to
center settings. (only affects
stand-alone subwoofer kit)
No low frequency information in
music Test with several different songs
Subwoofer harness not
properly/completely connected to
subwoofer
Securely fasten both of the
connectors on the subwoofer
harness to the subwoofer.
Check for loose connectors.
Radio Not Coming On Blown radio fuse Refer to owner’s manual for radio
fuse location and value
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery
Radio Comes On, But No
Sound From Any Speakers
Fuse not installed in inline fuse
holder on amplifier harness
Install fuse into fuse holder.
Refer to instructions for correct
placement
Ground wire not grounded properly Check ground wire with voltmeter
to insure it is a good ground
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery

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If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting, please contact KICKER Technical Support at (800)
256-0808 ext. 6009, or [email protected].
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510
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~ LIMITED WARRANTY ~
CJ When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 0
~ THREE (3) YEARS from date of original purchase for automotive products and TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase for motorcycle products. If this product is identified ~
..._ as "Refurbished" or "B Goods", the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original receipt. Should bl
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It defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more ~
~ current equivalent products. This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any ~
~ applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no 11!!!11
CJ warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore, these exclusions may not apply n
~ to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state. ~
~ WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE: ~
Q: Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (KICKER) Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be ~
~ found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (KICKER), call ~
~ the KICKER Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package only the defective items in a package that will ~
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~ Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74075 ~
~ The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components. The return of functioning items increases your return freight ~
~ charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight collect to you. Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" ~~
iiJ statement listing the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined ~
~ from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused. ~
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~ • This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover: ~
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It •Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation ~
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~ • Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion ~
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